CVE-2025-53103: JUnit OpenTestReportGeneratingListener can leak Git credentials
Summary
This vulnerability affects JUnit's support for writing Open Test Reporting XML files which is an opt-in feature of junit-platform-reporting.
If a repository is cloned using a GitHub token or other credentials in its URL, for example:
bash git clone https://${GHAPP}:${GHTOKEN}@github.com/example/example.git
The credentials are captured by OpenTestReportGeneratingListener which produces (trimmed for brevity):
xml <infrastructure> <git:repository originUrl="https://username:token@github.com/example/example.git" /> </infrastructure>
Details
https://github.com/junit-team/junit5/blob/6b7764dac92fd35cb348152d1b37f8726875a4e0/junit-platform-reporting/src/main/java/org/junit/platform/reporting/open/xml/OpenTestReportGeneratingListener.java#L183
I think this should be configurable in some way to exclude select git information or exclude it entirely.
PoC
1. Clone a repo using a GitHub token as shown above. 2. Enable the listener junit.platform.reporting.open.xml.enabled=true 3. Observe report captures credentials
Impact
Depending on the level of access of the token, it can be nothing, limited, or everything.
If these test reports are published or stored anywhere public, then there is the possibility that a rouge attacker can steal the token and perform elevated actions by impersonating the user or app.
Resolution
JUnit 5.13.2 and later replace credentials in the URL with . Moreover, including any Git metadata in the XML output is now an opt-in feature that can be enabled via the new junit.platform.reporting.open.xml.git.enabled=true configuration parameter but is not included by default.
Other sources
JUnit is a testing framework for Java and the JVM. From version 5.12.0 to 5.13.1, JUnit's support for writing Open Test Reporting XML files can leak Git credentials. The impact depends on the level of the access token exposed through the OpenTestReportGeneratingListener. If these test reports are published or stored anywhere public, then there is the possibility that a rouge attacker can steal the token and perform elevated actions by impersonating the user or app. This issue as been patched in version 5.13.2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-53103?
CVE-2025-53103 has a moderate severity level as it can lead to the leakage of sensitive Git credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2025-53103?
To fix CVE-2025-53103, update JUnit to version 5.13.2 or later.
What versions of JUnit are affected by CVE-2025-53103?
CVE-2025-53103 affects JUnit versions from 5.12.0 to 5.13.1.
What type of information is leaked in CVE-2025-53103?
CVE-2025-53103 may leak Git credentials through the Open Test Reporting XML files.
Who is impacted by CVE-2025-53103?
Developers using JUnit versions between 5.12.0 and 5.13.1 are impacted by CVE-2025-53103.